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RO08 JMV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,150 mi
Last recorded46,150 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 JMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 46,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,867 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 43,867 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,454 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 35,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm bush,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 33,983 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 33,981 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 30,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,116 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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RO08 JMV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 JMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO08 JMV registered?

RO08 JMV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is RO08 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 JMV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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